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EA12 CMU

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,665 mi
Last recorded80,665 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 CMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 80,665 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 77,568 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2025 77,568 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2024 73,983 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 72,413 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 69,867 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 60,642 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 60,642 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal is rock solid (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 60,243 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 54,451 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 53,794 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 48,384 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 38,625 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 38,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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EA12 CMU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 66,103 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA12 CMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA12 CMU registered?

EA12 CMU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is EA12 CMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA12 CMU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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